Find Cheap Flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne (OOL - MEL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$113	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is currently $113
Cheapest one-way flight	$57	Jetstar Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Mar 18	The cheapest one-way flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is currently $57
Last-minute weekend getaway	$176	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Gold Coast to Melbourne is currently $176
Cheapest business class flights	$594	Virgin Australia Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Mar 26 — Sun, Mar 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is currently $594

Fastest flight	2 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne takes 2 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $105–170
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–195

Popular airlines from Gold Coast to Melbourne

Virgin Australia

Nonstop

from $128

Typical price: $145–230

58 weekly nonstop flights

OOL - MEL Every day

274 weekly connecting flights

OOL - MEL Every day
Jetstar

Nonstop

from $113

Typical price: $120–245

51 weekly nonstop flights

OOL - AVV, MEL Every day

376 weekly connecting flights

OOL - AVV, MEL Every day
Qantas

Nonstop

from $250

Typical price: $255–415

18 weekly nonstop flights

OOL - MEL Every day

119 weekly connecting flights

OOL - MEL Every day
Air New Zealand

13 weekly connecting flights

OOL - MEL Every day
FlyPelican

1 weekly connecting flight

OOL - AVV Every Fri

Popular airports near Gold Coast

Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Australia 31 min 15 mi
Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Brisbane Australia 54 min 43 mi
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Sunshine Coast Regional Australia 1 hr 57 min 96 mi
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK)

Ballina Australia 1 hr 22 min 60 mi

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 48 min 31 mi
Essendon Fields Airport Terminal (MEB)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 6 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Gold Coast to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $105 to $170.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $113. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $57.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $128, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $113, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $250, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne starts at $113 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $57 and departs on Wed, Mar 18.

2 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

In terms of nonstop flights, Virgin Australia is the most popular. Virgin Australia offers 58 nonstop flights and 274 connecting flights per week. Virgin Australia flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

In terms of flights, Jetstar is the most popular. Jetstar offers 51 nonstop flights and 376 connecting flights per week. Jetstar flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) , Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Gold Coast to Melbourne are:

Qantas offers 18 nonstop flights and 119 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Air New Zealand offers 13 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
FlyPelican offers 1 connecting flights per week. FlyPelican flies from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Avalon Airport (AVV) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Gold Coast and Melbourne.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Jetstar from $113. The cheapest one-way flight was with Jetstar from $57.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Virgin Australia flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $128, flying from Mar 26 to Mar 29.
The cheapest Jetstar flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $113, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest Qantas flight from Gold Coast to Melbourne is $250, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 5.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

There are 58 Virgin Australia direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Qantas direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Gold Coast and Melbourne at price $176 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas fly direct from Gold Coast to Melbourne.

There are 58 Virgin Australia direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 51 Jetstar direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Qantas direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Gold Coast and Melbourne start at $113 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Jetstar.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Gold Coast to Melbourne, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Gold Coast and Melbourne start at $594 from Thu, Mar 26 to Sun, Mar 29 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Gold Coast and Melbourne start at $113 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To book business class trips from Gold Coast to Melbourne, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Gold Coast and Melbourne starts at $176 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Virgin Australia.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Gold Coast and Melbourne at price $176 is offered by Virgin Australia from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Gold Coast to Melbourne, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.